The King has returned
Lars Torres, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Film and Television
It has been a long while since the monstrous ape, King Kong, has graced us with his presence on the big screen. From his legendary beginning in the 1933 original all the way to his appearance in Peter Jackson’s ambitious and epic 2005 retelling, King Kong has been a fixture in American cinema, mor...
Playlist of the Week March 24 – March 31
Isabel Torres-Padin, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
Genius.com Drake—“More Life” Released unexpectedly this past Saturday, “More Life” is a collection of 22 songs that Drake labels a “playlist,” rather than an album. The jury is still out on if this is a marketing scheme, or a creative side to Drake that’s never been seen before. Regard...
The Flick illustrates “messed up people just trying to get by”
Daniel Mottern, Contributing Reporter
March 24, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Theatre & Dance
Movies hold incredible power. Think of some of the greats: “The Godfather,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Jurassic Park” and even modern classics like “Argo” and “Moonlight.” Cinematic flicks have the potential to captivate the mind, and amaze with intense effects and stories. However, it’s no...
“Logan” tells the brutal story of the anti-hero
Kevin Qosja, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Film and Television
“Logan” is as much an anti-superhero movie as its titular character is an anti-hero. Now when superhero films feel like final exams, testing you on how well you’ve been completing your social obligation of seeing all the hero flicks, “Logan” focuses on a simpler concept. It is a brutal story...
The Japanese House makes Cleveland debut
Kait Funk, Arts and Entertainment Designer
March 3, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Local Events, Music
The Grog Shop, known well for its intimate and cozy setting, was the perfect venue for the atmospheric, synth vibes of Amber Bain, a solo artist otherwise known as “The Japanese House.” An indie pop artist from Buckinghamshire, East London, The Japanese House has released three EPs and has toured ...
The 89th academy awards: A recap of movies, mistakes
Lars Torres, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Film and Television
On Feb. 26, Hollywood’s best and brightest gathered for the 89th Academy Awards, a notable night honoring the best in film of 2016. The night was full of political messages as Donald Trump was ridiculed more often than not, and various surprises that shocked viewers. The night began well with a strong opening n...
The Illusion doesn’t hide its brilliance
Isabel Torres-Padin, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Theatre & Dance
As the third play of the undergraduate season, “The Illusion” has been hailed as the best play to hit the Eldred Theater stage in recent memory. Based off the 17th century French comedy “L'Illusion Comique,” the play takes place in France but contains heavy allusions to American culture. With impressive visua...
Playlist of the Week Mar 3 – Mar 9
Chrismaly Vidal, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
In Celebration of Dominican Independence Day (Feb. 27th) La Carretera - Prince Royce “La Carretera” is the fourth song from the Dominican-American's fifth album “Five.” Although his newest album dropped just this past week, he actually released “La Carretera” as the first single May of 2016. This thre...
“Future” just more of the same
Alex Tomazic, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
Without much pomp and circumstance, the Atlanta rap star known as Future has released two full-length albums in the span of one week. The first, announced on Instagram only three days before it was released, is the self- titled “FUTURE.” The 62-minute LP jumps through 17 different tracks while manag...
Jordan Peele breaks in with “Get Out”
Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Film and Television
With the 89th Academy Awards finally behind us—though the controversy will continue to linger indefinitely—we can all shift our focus to films in 2017. Going into Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, “Get Out,” I had little to no set expectations. I expected a goofy or campy horror flick f...